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Ch. 1 - Academic Affairs Policies

Academic Units
  1. Definition of Academic Unit (1A1)
Academic Programs
  1. Administrative Guidelines for Extramural Instructional Programs (1B1)
  2. Termination of Academic Program (1B2)
  3. Modifying Existing Programs (1B2a)
  4. Eliminating Portions of Existing Programs or Entire Programs (1B2b)
  5. Faculty Employment Review for Program Termination (1B3)
Courses
  1. Guidelines for Course Categories, Class Scheduling and Publications (1C1)
  2. Modifying, Dropping or Adding Courses (1C2)
  3. Course Credit Hour Listings (1C3)
  4. Policies and Guidelines for Courses to be Offered Off campus for Undergraduate Credit * (1C4)
  5. Guidelines Pertaining to Certain Off-Campus Courses (1C5)
  6. Withdrawal from Classes (1C6)
  7. Student Program Changes and Late Registration (1C7)
  8. Guidelines for Submission of Experimental Courses and Experimental Programs (1C8)
  9. Disenrolling Students for Lack of Prerequisites (1C9)
  10. Approval to Teach Courses Offered for Graduate Credit (1C10)
  11. Courses Offered Off campus for Graduate Credit * or On campus Graduate Courses in Nontraditional Formats (1C11)
  12. Numbering of Courses Carrying Academic Credit and Use of Course Numbers (1C12)
  13. Course Auditing Policy (1C13)
  14. Credit Earned by Extension or Correspondence Courses (Undergraduate) (1C14)
Degrees
  1. University-Wide Criteria for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), and Professional Baccalaureate Degrees (1D1)
  2. Policy on the Award of Posthumous Degrees, SIUE (1D2)
  3. Policy on Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Service Awards (1D3)
  4. Options for Undergraduate Academic Program and General Education (1D4)
Admissions
  1. University Admission Policies (1E1)
  2. Admission Appeals (1E2)
  3. Policy on Ethical Recruiting, Admission, Financial Aid and Enrollment Practices (1E3)
Graduation
  1. Graduation Requirements (1F1)
  2. Commencement Policy (1F2)
Advisement
  1. Student Academic Advisement (1G1)
  2. Testing Program and Requirements Concerning Academic Deficiencies (1G2)
General Education
  1. General Education Program (1H1)
  2. General Education Requirements for Honors Scholars Students (including Chancellor's, Deans' and Presidential Scholars) (1H2)
  3. Transfer Equivalency for General Education Requirements (1H3)
Student Academic Standards and Performance
  1. Academic Probation and Suspension, Undergraduate (1I1)
  2. Regulations Concerning Academic Suspension (1I2)
  3. Undergraduate Student Course Loads (1I3)
  4. Homework (1I4)
  5. Declaration of a Major or Minor (1I5)
  6. Plagiarism (1I6)
  7. Statement on Use of Commercially Produced and Purchased Term Papers at SIUE (1I7)
  8. Absence from Class for Official University Business (1I8)
  9. Class Attendance Policy (1I9)
  10. Student Volunteer Emergency Worker Policy (1I10)
  11. Credit for Prior Learning (1I11)
Grading and Evaluating
  1. Grading System (1J1)
  2. Course Repeat Policy (1J2)
  3. Grade Report Form Designations (1J3)
  4. Pass/No Credit Grading Option (1J4)
  5. Incomplete Grades (1J5)
  6. Transfer Credit (1J6)
  7. Student Evaluation of Teaching (1J7)
Examinations
  1. Policy on Scheduling Final Examinations (1K1)
  2. Advanced Placement Program and International Baccalaureate Credit (1K2)
  3. Extracurricular Activities for Students During Exams Period (1K3)
  4. Undergraduate Proficiency Examination Policy (1K4)
  5. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Policy (1K5)
Graduate School
  1. Graduate Student Course Loads (1L1)
  2. Graduate Degree Retention Policy (1L2)
  3. Teaching Responsibilities Assigned to Graduate Students (1L4)
  4. Policy Statement on Classification Pending (1L5)
  5. Policy on Graduate Student Matriculation, Advisement, Instruction, Evaluation and Assistantships (1L6)
  6. Graduate Degree Culminating Projects (1L8)
  7. Graduate Policy, Course and Program Changes (1L9)
  8. Off campus and Online Graduate Degree Programs and Courses (1L10)
  9. Procedures for Graduate Program and Policy Recommendations (1L11)
  10. Second Majors, Specializations, and Degrees for Graduate Students (1L12)
  11. Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master's Certificate Policy (1L14)
  12. Intellectual Property Policy (Formerly 1L15)
  13. Graduate Student Continuous Enrollment Policy (1L16)
  14. Combined Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees (1L17)
  15. Graduate Student Forgiveness Policy (1L18)
  16. Graduate Faculty Status
  17. Promotion Policy for Research Center Research Faculty
  18. Responsible Conduct of Research Training and Individual Development Plan Policy
Research, Grants and Export Control
  1. Overload Compensation (1M1)
  2. Policy Governing Sponsored Projects (1M2)
  3. Policy on Biosafety (1M3)
  4. University Policies and Guidelines Concerning Research and Creative Activities (1M4)
  5. Implementation Guidelines Concerning Research (1M5)
  6. Guidelines for Faculty Exchange with Industry (1M6)
  7. Policy on U.S. Export Control and Scholarship (1M7)
  8. Cost Sharing on Sponsored Projects (1M8)
  9. Protection for Human Subjects (1M9)
  10. Policy on Instructional and Research Animal Welfare (1M10)
  11. Review of Compensation Charged to Sponsored Projects (1M11)
  12. Authorship Policy (1M12)
  13. Determining Funding Classification (1M13)
Publications
  1. Retention of Undergraduate Courses in Catalogs (1N1)
  2. Prerequisites Listed in the Announcements (1N2)
  3. Catalog Descriptions of Generic Courses (1N3)
  4. Guidelines for the Standardization of Catalog Course Descriptions (1N4)
  5. Requirements for Program Admission (1N5)
Educational Outreach
  1. Continuing Education Units (101)
  2. Educard Program (102)
  3. Non-credit Continuing Education (103)
Textbook Rental
  1. Textbook Rental Policy (1P1)
Miscellaneous
  1. Faculty Code of Ethics and Conduct (1Q1)
  2. Ethics of Instruction (1Q2)
  3. AFROTC Program Director Approval (1Q3)
  4. Military Prior Learning Credit (1Q4)
  5. Policy and Procedures for Responding to Allegations of Research and Academic Misconduct (1Q5)
  6. World University Declaration for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1Q6)
  7. Americans with Disabilities Act Grievance Procedures (1Q7)
  8. Implementation and Administrative Responsibility Policy (1Q8)
  9. Conflicts of Interest and Commitment (1Q9)
  10. Student Declaration of Current Residence and Physical Location (1Q10)
  11. Student Military Service Policy (1Q11)
Honors and Recognitions
  1. Dean's List (1R1)
  2. Honors Program (1R2)

Ch. 2 - Employment Related Policies

Personnel Policies
  1. Statement on Personnel Policies (2A1)
  2. Paid Leave for All Workers Policy  (2A2)
  3. Paid Parental Leave Policy (2A3)
  4. Administrative/Professional Staff Policies 
  5. Civil Service Policies 
  6. Faculty Policies
Selection and Evaluation, Specific Positions
  1. Procedures for Dean Selection (2B1)
  2. Procedures for Appraisal of Higher Administrators (CHAPA Policy) (2B2)
  3. Procedures for Evaluation of Deans (2B3)
  4. SIUE Search Waiver Policy (2B4)
  5. Internal Appointment and Promotion Policy - Administrative and Civil Service Open-Range Positions (2B5)
Miscellaneous
  1. Operating Policy in the Event of Inclement Weather and Other Special Conditions (2C1)
  2. Media Contacts and University Positions (2C2)
  3. Identification Card Policy (2C3)
  4. Employment Under Manpower Training Programs (2C4)
  5. Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures (2C5)
  6. Workplace Violence Policies and Procedures (2C6)
  7. Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedures (2C7)
  8. Non-Discrimination Complaint Procedures (2C8)
  9. Title IX Policy & Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures - Sex Based Harassment- (2C9)
  10. Firearms Policy (2C10)
  11. Clear and Present Danger Reporting Policy (2C11)
  12. SIUE Threat Assessment Policy (2C12)
  13. Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence Policy and Procedures (2C13)
  14. Religious Accommodation Policy (2C14)
Information Technology
  1. Guide to the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) (2D1)
  2. Information Security Policy (2D2)
  3. Remote Access Policy (2D3)
  4. Responsible Use Policy (2D4)
  5. Electronic Signature Policy (2D5)
Supplemental Benefits
  1. Moving Allowance Policy (2E1)
  2. University-Provided Clothing and Clothing Allowances to University Employees (2E2)
  3. Employee Accrued Paid Leave Donation Policy (2E3)

Ch. 3 - Student Affairs and Services Policies

Residency
  1. Appeals of Residency Determinations (3A1)
  2. Residency Status Tuition/Fee Policy (3A2)
  3. Income Tax Credit Against Non-Resident Tuition Charge (3A3)
Housing
  1. General Policies and Procedures for Student Housing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (3B1)
  2. SIUE Student Housing Residence Requirement (3B2)
  3. Housing Living Guide [pdf]
Student Rights and Conduct
  1. Student Code of Conduct (3C1)
  2. Student Academic Code (3C2)
  3. Student Grievance Code (3C3)
  4. Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures (3C4)
  5. Workplace Violence Policies and Procedures (3C5)
  6. Non-Discrimination Policy (3C6)
  7. Non-Discrimination Complaint Procedures (3C7)
  8. Title IX Policy & Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures (3C8)
  9. Denial of Recommendation for Teacher Certification Grievance Policy (3C9)
  10. Responsible Use Policy (3C10)
  11. Firearms Policy (3C11)
  12. Clear and Present Danger Reporting Policy (3C12)
  13. SIUE Threat Assessment Policy (3C13)
  14. Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence Policy & Procedures (3C14)
  15. Pregnant and Newly Parenting Student Policy (3C15)
  16. Medical Leave of Absence and Retroactive Medical Leave of Absence Policy (3C16)
  17. Student Involuntary Withdrawal Policy (3C17)
  18. Student Medical Amnesty Policy (3C18)
  19. Mandatory Assessment Policy (3C19)
  20. Religious Accommodation Policy (3C20)
Student Publications
  1. Statement of Policy for Student Publications at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (3E1)
Intercollegiate Athletics
  1. Policy on the Structure and Function of the Intercollegiate Athletics Committee (3F1)
  2. Principles Governing Intercollegiate Athletics (3F2)
  3. Scheduling of Athletic Events (3F3)
Miscellaneous
  1. Guidelines for Distribution of Student Lists to Public Officials (3G1)
  2. Policy on Release of Student Information and Access to Student Records, SIUE (3G2)
  3. Communicable Disease Policy (3G3)
  4. Accommodation of Student Religious Observances (3G4)
  5. Student Optional Disclosure of Private Mental Health Act Policy and Procedures (3G5)
Campus Recreation Policies

Ch. 4 - Student Fees and Financial Assistance Policies

Student Financial Aid Policies
  1. Guidelines for Institutional Undergraduate Student Financial Assistance Programs (4A1)
  2. Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (4A2)
  3. Guidelines for Graduate Assistantships and Regulatory Policies (4A3)
  4. Policy on Short-Term Student Loans, SIUE (4A6)
  5. University Fellowship and Scholarship Committee (4A7)
  6. Guidelines and Policies for Eligibility and Financial Aid for Student Athletes (4A8)
  7. Return of Title IV (R2T4) (4A9)
Student Employment Policies
  1. Policy on Employment of Graduate Students (4B1)
  2. Policies Governing Student Work, SIUE (4B3)
  3. Student Wage Rate Policy (4B4)
  4. Procedures Governing Student Employment Grievances and Appeals (4B5)
Miscellaneous Fees and Fee Policies
  1. Recreation User's Fee Policy (4C1)
  2. Approval of Fees and Charges (4C2)
  3. Lovejoy Library Circulation Policies (4C3)
  4. Policy on Voluntary Student Fees (4C4)
  5. Mandatory Student Health Insurance Policy (4C5)
Tuition and Fee Deferments and refunds
  1. Tuition and Fee Deferment Policy (4D1)
  2. Tuition and Fee Refund Policy for Physical, Financial, or Personal Hardship (4D2)
  3. Installment Plan for Payment of Tuition and Fees, Financial Holds and Past Due Accounts (4D3)
Tuition Waiver Policies
  1. Summer Tuition Waivers for Former Graduate Assistants (4F1)
  2. Tuition Waivers for University Affiliated Personnel (4F2)
  3. Waiver of Tuition for Faculty and Staff (4F3)
  4. Tuition Waivers for Employees Terminated or Laid Off (4F4)
  5. Tuition Waivers for Dependents of Deceased Employees (4F5)
  6. Waiver of Tuition for Retirees (4F6)
Bursar Policies

Ch. 5 - Finance, Budgeting, and Administrative Policies

Budgets
  1. University Budget Calendar (5A1)
  2. Consultative Procedures to be Followed in the Event that Cuts in Programs and/or Salary Lines Become Necessary (5A2)
Contractual Matters
  1. Authorization of Contracts and Leases (5B1)
  2. Review and Approval of Externally Funded Projects (5B2)
Purchasing
  1. Elimination of Confirming Purchasing Transactions (5C1)
  2. P-Card
  3. Surplus Property
  4. Purchasing Requirements
  5. Supplier Diversity
Local Funds Use and Regulation
  1. Policy Statement Covering Distribution of Indirect Cost Funds from Externally Sponsored Grants and Contracts (5D1)
  2. Policy on Expressions of Sympathy Involving the Use of University Funds (5D3)
  3. Use of Vending Operation Revenues (5D4)
Hosting and Hospitality
  1. Guidelines Concerning On-Campus Meal Purchases with University Funds (5E1)
  2. Policy on Expenditures for Guest Hospitality and Support of In-House Meetings (5E2)
Miscellaneous
  1. Media Advertising Policy (5F1)
  2. Coordination of External Advertising (5F2)
  3. Logo and Trademark Licensing Administrative Policy Statement (5F3)
  4. Freedom of Information Act Policy (FOIA) (Formerly 5F4)
  5. Social Media Policy for University Accounts (5F5)
  6. Policy for Review of Centers and Institutes (5F6)
  7. SIUE Volunteer Policy (5F7)
  8. Creation, Move or Revision of Administrative Unit and Title (5F8)
  9. People-Focused Health and Safety Policy (5F9)
Administrative Accounting
    1. Property Control Guidelines (5G1)

Ch. 6 - University Property and Facilities Policies

Buildings and Facilities
  1. Policy on the Naming of University Buildings and Facilities (6A1)
  2. Smoke-Free Campus Policy (6A2)
  3. Policy Governing Lease of University Space or Real Property (6A3)
  4. SIUE Solicitation Policy (6A4)
  5. SIUE Open Flame Policy (6A5)
  6. Policy Governing Advertising on Campus Properties (6A6)
MUC Policies 
  1. Morris University Center Policies
Broadcasting Services/Telecommunications/Electronic Mail Communications
  1. General Policies Governing Broadcasting Services at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (6B1)
  2. Wireless Phone Policy (6B2)
  3. Employee Listserv Policy (6B3)
Alcoholic Beverages
  1. Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (6C1)
Motor Vehicles
  1. Motor Vehicle Regulatory Policies (6D1)
  2. Motor Vehicle Regulations, SIUE (6D2)
  3. Use of University, Rental, or Leased Vehicles (6D3)
  4. Employee Driver Approval Process (6D4)
  5. Fleet Safety Program for University Vehicles (6D5)
  6. Student Driver Approval Procedure (6D6)
  7. Non-Employee Driver Approval Process (6D7)
Expressive Activity
  1. Policy on Expressive Activity (6E1)
Miscellaneous
  1. University Policy on Pets and Animals (6F1)
  2. Key and Lock Policy, SIUE (6F2)
  3. Campus Safety and Security Video Surveillance and Monitoring Policy (6F3)
  4. Policy on the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (6F4)
  5. Bicycles, Roller and In-Line Skates, Skateboards, Scooters and Electric Powered Vehicles Policy (6F5)
  6. Policy Regarding Painting the Rock on the Stratton Quad (6F6)

Ch. 7 - Policy Development and Implementation Policy

Guidelines
  1. Policy Development and Implementation Policy (7A1)

 

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